The characteristic that is NOT protected under the Illinois Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) framework is height. In the context of CRSS and many anti-discrimination laws, protected characteristics typically include aspects that have a recognized impact on an individual's rights and opportunities, such as race, religion, and disability. These characteristics help to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and equitably, particularly in settings related to employment, housing, and public services.
Height, while it may affect an individual in certain situations, is not recognized as a protected characteristic under anti-discrimination statutes in the same way that the other attributes are. This distinction is important for understanding how support services and protections under CRSS are structured, highlighting the focus on addressing fundamental social justice issues related to systemic discrimination based on immutable characteristics or recognized social categories.